Royal Mail to hire 22,000 temporary workers to keep up with Christmas demand

Decision on major restructure of Advance Northumberland not expected until the Spring

Three arrested on suspicion of murder after man dies following alleged County Durham stabbing

Dad crushed to death by 130kg window that fell out of luxury penthouse

Police statement on North Shields crash after van hit bicycle causing 'serious injuries'

'They need to listen' - Review of Durham breast cancer failings will consider care of 4,500 women dating back to 2015

Driver fighting for life in hospital after crashing into Consett roundabout during police chase

Reaction as Andy Burnham calls for end to 'unfair' alcohol ban in stands at football grounds

North East mayor presses Government for powers to help cost of living

Ryanair flight declares 'Mayday' in major incident before landing at UK airport

Newcastle pensioner 'whispered and giggled' while sexually assaulting young girl

Darlington murder investigation: Floral tributes to 'beautiful, kind-hearted' woman

Full list of crown court backlogs in England and Wales including Newcastle and Durham

The Northumberland place names that can be the trickiest for people to pronounce

Darlington murder investigation launched as woman dies and two arrested